The Ohio River Basin Alliance Discussion Series is an opportunity for communities to share their knowledge and passion for the Ohio River. This seasonal series of webinars features topics in Water Quality, Ecosystem Restoration, Research, Education, Transportation, Flood Control, and Recreation. The Series was originally created by the Ohio River Way in 2020. Since 2021, the Series has been expanded to include additional ORBA partners, providing content and support. The series is hosted by ORSANCO and supported by the Foundation for Ohio River Education (FORE), Ohio University Voinovich School, Kentucky Association for Environmental Education, Thomas More University, and Youngstown State University.
Join us for January’s Ohio River Discussion Series Webinar
Funding the Future: Federal & State Investments Driving Watershed Recovery in the Ohio River Basin
Wednesday, January 28 | Noon-1 pm
Funding the Future will explore how recent federal and state investments are supporting watershed restoration, source water protection, and recovery efforts across the Ohio River Basin. Hear from regional experts as they share real-world examples—from restoring Raccoon Creek and revitalizing the Mahoning River to addressing contaminants of emerging concern—and discuss how coordinated funding and partnerships are driving measurable environmental progress.
Presenters:
Amy Mackey coordinates restoration work in the Raccoon Creek watershed and assists with other environmental projects as needed at the Ohio University Voinovich School. She has Associates degrees in Wildlife Management and Natural Resources Management from Hocking College and a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fish Conservation and Management from the University of Rio Grande. She collaborates with landowners, citizens, universities, non-profits, businesses, local, county, state, and federal agencies and has worked with the Ohio University Voinovich School since 2007.
Stephanie Dyer is the Environmental Program Manager at the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments and District Six Liaison for the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program. She manages the Areawide Water Quality Management Plan for Mahoning and Trumbull Counties and leads regional watershed planning efforts, working closely with Ohio EPA and local partners to revitalize the Mahoning River. Stephanie brings the Mahoning River and its watersheds back to life by championing for the removal of the river’s low head dams, providing education to local and state officials, civic groups, residents, and students, and participates in outreach activities promoting watershed functions, quality improvement techniques, and personal responsibility.
Chloe Brantley’s professional experience includes water policy and regulation, water resources management, water/wastewater infrastructure, and project interface between federal, state, regional, and local agencies. Chloe has held various roles for URS Corporation in the Western United States, Kentucky Division of Water, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District. She is currently serving as a source water specialist for Kentucky Rural Water Association, and her background is Ecology & Sustainability and Environmental Studies.
Future Ohio River Discussion Series Webinars
February 25th – Turning Science into Stories: Connecting People to Water Quality and the Environment
March 25th – Student-Led Discoveries
Recordings of past Ohio River Discussion Series webinars
March 2025 – Student Voices in Ohio River Basin Research
February 2025 – Trees and Water Connection
January 2025 – Environmental Education
March 2024 – Student Voices in Ohio River Basin Research
February 2024 – Nutrient Reduction Strategy Resources
January 2024 – Community Benefits of Ohio River Restoration
March 2023 – Student Voices in Ohio River Basin Research
February 2023 – Ohio River Restoration
January 2023 – Designing and Communicating Data